New partnership: Usinger's Famous Sausage named the “official sausage provider of the Milwaukee Bucks"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks and Usinger’s Famous Sausage have announced a new three-year partnership that will make the iconic Milwaukee brand the “Official Sausage Provider of the Milwaukee Bucks.”A Milwaukee tradition since 1880, Usinger’s products will now be available to fans at all Bucks home games throughout the BMO Harris Bradley Center, including at a brand new Usinger’s Sausage location on the 200-level concourse.“We are thrilled about our new partnership with Usinger’s – one of Milwaukee’s great, authentic brands,” Bucks President Peter Feigin said. “Together we will continue to enhance the experience at Bucks games and give our fans the best the city has to offer.”To celebrate the new partnership, Usinger’s and the Bucks are offering $1 hot dogs to all fans in attendance Saturday night when the Bucks host the Memphis Grizzlies (7:30 p.m. tip).
Hustle not enough for Bucks as Bulls win
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Now there's a sight to calm the jittery nerves of Chicago Bulls fans: Derrick Rose on the court instead of on the injury report.Rose returned from his latest injury and helped the Bulls continue to make themselves at home in Milwaukee with a 95-86 win over the Bucks on Wednesday night."I was trying to play," Rose said. "Of course I wasn't 100 percent tonight.
Knight helps lead Bucks to first road win
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Brandon Knight had 23 points and seven rebounds, making a key jumper with 22 seconds left, as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Indiana Pacers 87-81 on Tuesday night.The Pacers shot 39.7 percent while playing without starters George Hill (bruised left knee), David West (sprained right ankle) and Paul George (fractured leg).Milwaukee led 43-38 at the half and opened the third quarter on a 10-0 run.
Bucks turnovers lead to loss to Wizards
WASHINGTON (AP) — Paul Pierce was tossed before halftime in his first home game with the Washington Wizards, and Otto Porter picked up the slack with a career-high 21 points Saturday night in a 108-97 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.Starting the third quarter in place of Pierce, second-year forward Porter — essentially a nonfactor as a No. 3 overall draft pick as a rookie — scored 19 points in the second half and finished 7 for 11 from the field and 6 for 7 from the free-throw line.
Bucks order extra Mayo in win over 76ers
MILWAUKEE (AP) — O.J Mayo scored 10 of his game-high 25 points in the fourth quarter, and rookie Jabari Parker had 11 points and 10 rebounds in his Milwaukee debut to lead the Bucks to a 93-81 win Friday night over the Philadelphia 76ers in their home opener.Under new ownership, the new-look Bucks got off to a good start in coach Jason Kidd's sideline debut at the Bradley Center.
Bucks scout downtown location for new arena, it's "on the very short list"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Another downtown location has caught the attention of the Milwaukee Bucks' owners as they look for a place to build a new arena.
Gino goes one-on-one with funny man Frank Caliendo
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- If you are at the Milwaukee Bucks home opener on Friday evening, you're in for a treat.
Get ready to laugh: Comedian Frank Caliendo is back home in Wisconsin!
Stand-up comedian Frank Caliendo is back home in Wisconsin -- and stopped by FOX6 WakeUp to talk about an upcoming show.
Bucks blow big lead, lose opener in Charlotte 108-106 in OT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kemba Walker made a 21-footer from the top of the key with five seconds left in overtime to lift Charlotte to a 108-106 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night, providing a winning conclusion for fans celebrating the return of the Hornets name after a 12-year absence.Walker finished with 26 points, including a tying 3-pointer with 1.6 seconds left in regulation as the Hornets erased a 24-point third-quarter deficit.Marvin Williams had 19 points, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist scored 17 and Al Jefferson finished with 14 points and 10 rebounds for Charlotte.
Are you ready for some basketball?! Lots of excitement as Bucks season begins Wednesday night!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Are you ready for some basketball?!
When the team's out of town, the "Bucks Bar Network" opens for business
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Bucks fans beware -- if Bango's breaking it down, basketball's about to begin!
Milwaukee Bucks add employees, plan office move to Schlitz Park
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks have announced the organization has grown by 50 percent since May, to over 130 employees, and will be relocating from its current offices in the Milwaukee Theatre to a single, large office space in the redeveloped corporate campus of Schlitz Park.Over the past several months, the team has invested heavily to improve operations both on and off the court.
"The vibe is just awesome:" Bucks players, staff, fans pumped for the start of the 2014-2015 season
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The NBA season is about to get underway, and Milwaukee Bucks fans say they're experiencing a new level of excitement hundreds gathered in Milwaukee on Monday, October 27th to support the team.The team's motto is "Own the Future," and that's the plan as the buzz continues to build around Bucks basketball."It feels great!
“Milwaukee is a great city:" Palermo's CEO Giacomo Fallucca joins Bucks ownership team
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks announced Thursday, October 23rd the addition of another prominent Milwaukee community and business leader, Giacomo Fallucca, CEO of Palermo Villa Inc., to the Bucks ownership team.
Timberwolves chop down Bucks in exhibition finale, 110-91
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Shabazz Muhammad had 19 points and Nikola Pekovic tallied 15 points and 13 rebounds as the Minnesota Timberwolves cruised past the Milwaukee Bucks 110-91 on Wednesday.Chase Budinger also scored 15 for the Timberwolves, who started the game on a 12-1 run and never trailed.The Timberwolves (4-2) opened the third quarter on a 10-0 run to build a 16-point lead.
Which kind of playground will they choose? The Bucks, or the kids
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The new Bucks owners announced this weekend they have added several heavy hitters to the list of sponsors.However, they still don't have enough money to pay for the new arena required by the NBA.The community group "Common Ground" met today to declare they will oppose all public funding towards making that arena happen.There was a large turnout at Parklawn Assembly of God in Milwaukee on Sunday, October 19th.
New investors could mean a new arena for Milwaukee Bucks
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The BMO Harris Bradley Center is where the Milwaukee Bucks play now, but if the team is going to be there for the long run -- that could change.As part of the ownership agreement, the NBA can buy the team back if there's no new arena by 2017.
Bucks announce NYC hedge fund manager Jamie Dinian is "substantial owner," plus other connected investors
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks have disclosed the identify of a "substantial" new owner -- according to FOX6's news partners at the Milwaukee Business Journal.The Business Journal is reporting that substantial new owner is New York City hedge fund manager Jamie Dinan.The Business Journal reports Dinan is the founder, chairman and CEO of York Capital Management, of New York City.
Parker scores 18, Bucks clipped by Cavaliers 106-100
CLEVELAND (AP) — Kevin Love, picking up the offensive slack with LeBron James and Kyrie Irving out, scored 25 points and Dion Waiters added 23, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 106-100 exhibition win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night.Love made five 3-pointers and also shook off banging his right knee while making a basket in the lane during the third quarter.
Bucks bow to Bulls in MACC Fund game, 91-85
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Pau Gasol scored 20 points, Jimmy Butler added 18 and the Chicago Bulls picked up their first win in three preseason games, beating the cold-shooting Milwaukee Bucks 91-85 on Saturday night.Derrick Rose had 16 points, five rebounds and four assists in 23 minutes for the Bulls.